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An Introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement As Applied in the Voice Studio
Singing With Your Whole Self: An Introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement As Applied in the Voice Studio
Elizabeth Blades, DMA
INTRODUCTION: How does one develop an internal feel for what sounds good? How do you learn to use all of yourself when singing?
The Feldenkrais Method is a self-discovery process using movement; its aim is to produce an individual organized to perform with minimum effort and maximum efficiency.
THIS WORKSHOP: During our time together, we explore fundamentals of the Feldenkrais Method, including how its originator, Moshe Feldenkrais, developed this approach, and what constitutes Awareness Through Movement (ATM).
This is an interactive, experiential workshop in which participants learn about the method and are led through several ATMs (some short Mini-ATMS, others a portion of a full ATM).
Workshop Description:
1. Introduction, brief overview of the Feldenkrais Method 2. Initial focus: body, breath, and voice 3. “Pre-test” before Feldenkrais ATM experience 4. Participants are guided through selected ATM lessons (mini-ATMs and excerpted full lessons) 5. “Post-test” discoveries and discussion 6. If time, volunteers receive an ATM “module” specific to individual needs (replicating the private lesson experience). 7. Questions/answer discussion; conclusion
